First Nations Health Authority

04/07/2026

At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), we ground wellness in the teachings of our ancestors and the lived experiences of our people. We see health and wellness as wholistic—caring for our mind, body, emotions, and spirit—and we promote and support programs and services that strengthen wellness through our relationships with culture, community, family, and the land.

As we mark World Health Day on April 7, and note this year's theme, "Together for Health, Stand with Science," we do so from a Two-Eyed Seeing foundation, knowing we have a collective responsibility to honour health and wellness perspectives that create equitable and effective care outcomes for First Nations people.

​At the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), we ground wellness in the teachings of our ancestors and the lived experiences of our people. We see health and wellness as wholistic--caring for our mind, body, emotions, and spirit--and we promote and sup...

04/03/2026

As “Food is Medicine Month" comes to a close, we want to congratulate everyone who participated in this wellness campaign – and encourage you to keep the healthier-eating momentum going!

Read more and watch the recorded webinars here.

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04/01/2026

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Greetings from the Fraser Salish Health Leads Gathering! 🌱

Excited to be here to connect with and support our Health Directors and Leads. Come say hi to Kim and Chéleah with our Member engagement team, picture here, and Melanie, FNHDA comms lead (hello! 👋) behind the camera.

03/31/2026

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility.

Today, and every day, we're celebrating the contributions of trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary (TTNB) people in B.C. and beyond. By continuing to learn, listen, and support one another, we help create safer, more inclusive communities and spaces for everyone. 🏳️‍⚧️🩵🩷

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is recognized each year on March 31. Founded in 2009 by transgender activist Rachel Crandall, TDOV celebrates the lives, resilience, and contributions of TTNB people. In Canada, approximately 1 in 300 people aged 15 and older identify as transgender or non-binary, according to Statistics Canada.

TDOV raises awareness of the experiences and challenges faced by TTNB communities while affirming that transgender and gender-diverse people have always existed across cultures and throughout history.

Find resources and learn more:
▶️ TransCare B.C.: https://www.transcarebc.ca
▶️ We are Allies: https://www.weareallies.ca/storytellers
▶️ LGBT National Help Centre: https://lgbthotline.org/
▶️ LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/
▶️ Rainbow Registered: https://rainbowregistered.com/company/?id=08ddae36-d37e-f011-b4cb-000d3ae8de44&slug=interior-health-authority

03/31/2026

Language carries our stories, our knowledge, and our identity.

Today, on National Indigenous Languages Day, we honour the Indigenous languages of this land — many of which are endangered, and all of which are irreplaceable.

Revitalizing our languages is an act of healing. It connects generations, strengthens communities, and reminds us of who we are and where we come from.

03/31/2026

“I don't do it for the fame. I just love basketball. I love my community. I knew we needed this eventually and I was happy to start it."

In case you missed it: The Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament celebrated its 50th anniversary this year! Read the full story at the link below.

​​Nicole Cardinal never played in the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament (JANT)...

03/27/2026

The voices of communities across the Fraser Salish Region say youth are essential to the future, responsible for carrying forward traditions, worldviews, and the ongoing work of redefining First Nations experiences.

The Maternal Child and Family Wellness Team answered that call by hosting the first “Strong and Sacred" Youth Gathering at Chi'íyáqtel Community Hall in Chilliwack.

The voices of communities across the Fraser Salish Region say youth are essential to the future, responsible for carrying forward traditions, worldviews, and the ongoing work of redefining First Nations experiences. The Maternal Child and Family Wellnes...

03/27/2026

In Líĺwat oral tradition, copper once arrived in the form of a Copper Canoe, a gift remembered for helping sustain the people in difficult times through food and healing when the land and salmon were depleted.

Copper has natural antimicrobial properties that help to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of harmful bacteria within two hours of contact, and it continues to support wellness in the Líĺwat community where it is now part of the high touch surfaces at Líĺwat Health & Healing.

Lil'wat Nation, Teck

03/26/2026

“I didn't anticipate it to be so overwhelming when I got the ball," she said. “It is significant. It's the spirit. There is a living spirit within this basketball. There is a living spirit within these youth and parents."

The 2026 tournament drew a record 1,856 First Nations youth from 129 teams, representing more than 100 communities across BC. Nearly 10,000 fans flowed in and out of the Langley Events Centre and surrounding secondary schools during Spring Break.

​​Nicole Cardinal never played in the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament (JANT)...

03/26/2026

BC has expanded eligibility for the free HPV vaccine. If you’re between the ages of 9 and 26, you can get it for free. Some adults up to 45 may also be eligible.

HPV is a very common virus—3 of 4 people who are sexually active will get HPV in their lifetime if they are not vaccinated.

Getting vaccinated helps protect you and your community. Talk to your health care provider or learn more at fnha.ca/hpv.

03/25/2026

FYI for those in the Campbell River area.

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for Campbell River.

- Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.

- For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO

- If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677

- For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW

03/25/2026

ICYMI: The UBC Learning Circle is hosting a free webinar tomorrow! Learn more about empowering Indigenous youth through the Summer Science Program, a summer camp where Indigenous youth participate in diverse cultural, health, and sciences workshops, form lifelong friendships, and connect with Elders and Indigenous role models!

TOMORROW! Catch our session, Empowering Indigenous Youth: Integrating culture and STEM at a UBC Summer Camp with UBC Summer Science Team, on at 10am! Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/XnZK4Lf